Free and open to the public (This event requires proof of vaccination & will be masked). Auditorium 150 Ochs and Robinson first performed together from 1991 to 1998 in The Glenn Spearman Double Trio. From 1994 to 2002, they worked with bassist Lisle Ellis in the trio What We Live, a band that recorded many […]

Join us for dinner and a live performance from Grammy winner P.J. Tracy on piano. and an amazing new menu Chef Patrick Scott Moore

In Person and Live Stream Options Framework is a MPLS based trio of improvisors exploring music of all kinds. Three mad scientists caught a wave with each other circa 1997. he music from their self titled album draws from the jazz canon and from their original compositions offering a wide range of styles that all […]

Outdoor Dinner Jazz $15/table reservation Brian Nichols – Piano Chris Bates – Bass Lars-Erik Larson – Drums

9:30pm Graydon Peterson Quartet Jake Baldwin – Trumpet, Joe Strachan – Keys, Ben Ehrlich – Drums, Graydon Peterson – Bass 8:00pm Opening Set – Edmund Catlin Group lineup – TBA

The Red Hot Django Peppers is a band that formed from the love of the music of Django Reinhardt. The troupe consists of local guitarists Ryan Picone and Jose Betanzos, violinist Danny Lentz, and bassist Sean Rodrick. The Red Hot Django Peppers had their premiere performance in early 2019 at Moto-I and were then asked […]

This show will be live-streamed for free in partnership with the Twin Cities Jazz Festival and Crooners through the Keep Jazz Alive fund.  The group’s unique instrumentation brings a sound that is ethereal and groovy. They blend pop and soul influences with roots and jazz to bring a fresh take on tunes that fit perfectly […]

LA Buckner is a local legend. There isn’t enough room here to list all of the people and bands who have been lucky enough to have collaborated with LA. Nor doesn’t his music fit neatly into any genre. He is a teaching artist and each show is a master class in percussion. A gumbo of […]

NEA Jazz Master and 20-time Grammy-winning guitar icon Pat Metheny has unveiled the latest chapter in his wildly prolific career – Side-Eye, a new project featuring a handpicked cast of players – some of the most exciting and innovative new musicians on the New York scene. Metheny is returning to the road this fall with […]

Peter Kogan’s Monsterful Wonderband will be playing Peter’s latest compositions, some great jazz standards and favorites  from his CDs. Jake Baldwin, trumpet Pete Whitman, sax Cody LeDuc, trombone Geoff LeCrone, guitar Will Kjeer, keyboard Kameron Markworth, bass Peter Kogan, drums

NYC master jazz pianist, David Hazeltine will be joined by two extraordinary talents from the Peterson Family, Billy Peterson (bass) & Paul Peterson (drums) for a night of superb jazz.

Steve Clarke’s fine sax-playing is front-and-center in The Working Stiffs: an upbeat 5-piece combo and singer playing swing-era tunes and originals. This lively, fun music will definitely put a “swing” in your step! Steve has appeared on over 50 recordings covering all styles of music and continues to add more recordings, commercials and jingles. Also, […]

Standard Ishue was formed 3 years ago when its members were organized into an ensemble at North Central University in Minneapolis. Since then, the group members have all graduated, and continue to explore the boundaries of their music. Now writing their own music, the group is looking to record an album soon, full of their […]

Twin Cities-based band featuring original eclectic jazz & creative pop covers. Named to Best of MN list for “best jazz act for people bored with jazz”. The band is Mark Vandermyde (composer / keys), Andrew Schwandt / Brian Handeland (sax), Haralds Bondaris (drums), Matt Peterson / Charlie Lincoln (bass).

DeFrancesco has recorded and/or toured with his own groups as well as numerous renowned artists that include Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Diana Krall, Nancy Wilson, George Benson, James Moody, John Scofield, Bobby Hutcherson, Jimmy Cobb, John McLaughlin, Larry Coryell, David Sanborn and many more. The four time Grammy® Award-nominee, with more than 30 recordings as […]

This new trio will be playing originals by David and Kam, as well as not-so-standard-standards. Featuring: David Martin, guitars Kam Markworth, acoustic and electric bass Dave Schmalenberger, membranophones and idiophones

Twin Cities-based band featuring original eclectic jazz & creative pop covers. Named to Best of MN list for “best jazz act for people bored with jazz”. The band is Mark Vandermyde (composer / keys), Andrew Schwandt / Brian Handeland (sax), Haralds Bondaris (drums), Matt Peterson / Charlie Lincoln (bass).

Specializing in jazz, soul, and r&b, Katia is a gifted vocalist with a passion for bringing energy and soul to her performance. She brings emotional authenticity to every song, and strives to bring people together through the universal experience of music. Her influences include Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King and Eva Cassidy, to name […]

DeFrancesco has recorded and/or toured with his own groups as well as numerous renowned artists that include Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Diana Krall, Nancy Wilson, George Benson, James Moody, John Scofield, Bobby Hutcherson, Jimmy Cobb, John McLaughlin, Larry Coryell, David Sanborn and many more. The four time Grammy® Award-nominee, with more than 30 recordings as […]

Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy. Andrew Walesch and his big band, filled with many Twin Cities’ big band and jazz legends, will take you through a journey in time to celebrate Frank Sinatra’s […]

Ivan Cunningham is a saxophonist and composer based in Minneapolis. This evening will feature Ivan’s compositions alongside the music of composers such as Julius Hemphill and Carei Thomas.   Featuring: Ivan Cunningham-saxophones Matty Harris-woodwinds Alma Engebretson-Cello Charlie Lincoln-Bass Corey Healy-Drums

9:30 International Jazz Artist Senri Oe Senri Oe – Piano, Jeff Bailey – Bass, Pete Hennig – Drums 8:00 Opening Set – Steve Kenny Trio lineup – TBA

Specializing in jazz, soul, and r&b, Katia is a gifted vocalist with a passion for bringing energy and soul to her performance. She brings emotional authenticity to every song, and strives to bring people together through the universal experience of music. Her influences include Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Carole King and Eva Cassidy, to name […]

NEA Jazz Master and 20-time Grammy-winning guitar icon Pat Metheny is returning with the latest chapter in his wildly prolific career – SIDE-EYE, a new project that will feature the phenomenally talented pianist/organist/keyboardist James Francies and the exciting young New Orleans drummer, Joe Dyson.

Five-time Juno Award winner, and three-time Grammy nominee, Jane Bunnett has turned her bands and recordings into showcases for the finest musical talent from Canada, the US and Cuba. With Maqueque, Bunnett has created something new and phenomenal in the world of jazz. What started out five years ago as a project to record and […]

This collective of local and international musicians was founded by the Twin Cities based guitarist and composer Pavel Jany. Pavel’s diversity and eclecticism in his guitar playing and composing has no boundaries, and his long musical journey encompasses many various styles. In addition to the original material, his group’s repertoire includes works by Chick Corea, […]

Since moving to the Twin Cities in 2013, Jake Baldwin has been one of the busiest freelance trumpeters around. If you’ve been to a show with a trumpet in the last 8 years, there is a good chance you’ve heard him. Working with a multitude of artists in every genre from folk bands to the Minnesota Orchestra, Baldwin […]

Acoustic Alchemy is one of the founding fathers of smooth jazz. From their very first album, Red Dust and Spanish Lace released in 1987, to their latest, 2018’s Thirty Three and a Third, they have spent over three decades defining and refining the sound of instrumental jazz.

Acoustic Alchemy is one of the founding fathers of smooth jazz. From their very first album, Red Dust and Spanish Lace released in 1987, to their latest, 2018’s Thirty Three and a Third, they have spent over three decades defining and refining the sound of instrumental jazz.

Jenny Klukken is a Minneapolis-based marimbist and a genre-blending composer. Her latest album “Color in Motion” showcases her virtuosity on the marimba and her Latin and jazz infused compositions. Jenny commands the stage with her stunning 5 octave marimba, bringing it to new audiences who are left wanting more. Jenny Klukken is joined by: Chris […]

Miss Myra and The Moonshiners are a formidable 5-piece swing band bringing a fresh female-driven perspective to traditional New Orleans and hot club jazz, playing a broad repertoire of classic tunes from the ‘20s and ‘30s and inspired originals. With powerful vocals, a smoking horn section, and sweet rhythm, they are guaranteed to lift spirits […]

Feat: Lori Dokken, Patty Peterson, Judi Vinar and Rachel Holder. We hope that you will join us for an evening celebrating some of the greatest women singers and songwriters ever! With Lori Dokken at the piano, these Twin Cities’ vocalists will turn the Dakota stage into a celebration of some of the matriarchs of music. Sit […]

“A precociously polished … pop-jazz crooner.” – New York Times

Ben is heavily influenced by the music of Brian Blade, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Wayne Shorter and John Coltrane, as well as Minnesota natives Dave King (The Bad Plus), and Eric Gravatt (Weather Report). He has gained extensive performance experience with a wide variety of artists, such as national act Ian Kimmel and the Heard, […]

Miss Myra and The Moonshiners are a formidable 5-piece swing band bringing a fresh female-driven perspective to traditional New Orleans and hot club jazz, playing a broad repertoire of classic tunes from the ‘20s and ‘30s and inspired originals. With powerful vocals, a smoking horn section, and sweet rhythm, they are guaranteed to lift spirits […]

Hailed as “gently virtuosic” (All About Jazz), singer Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs, ranging from the classic Great American Songbook to the often unsung or forgotten compositions awaiting rediscovery.

Join us for dinner and a live performance from Grammy winner P.J. Tracy on piano. and an amazing new menu Chef Patrick Scott Moore

Wayne grew up in a very musical family and has dedicated his entire life to developing his craft for entertainment and his love for making music. Wayne is a working musician who can be found regularly fronting his Jazz Ensemble as a lead vocalist as well as a singing drummer and guitarist with various ensembles. […]

9:30pm Larry McDonough Quartet Dean White – Drums, Larry McDonough – Piano, Greg Stinson – Bass, Richard Terrill – Saxophones 8:00pm Opening Set – Loud Mouth Brass lineup – TBA

The Red Hot Django Peppers is a band that formed from the love of the music of Django Reinhardt. The troupe consists of local guitarists Ryan Picone and Jose Betanzos, violinist Danny Lentz, and bassist Sean Rodrick. The Red Hot Django Peppers had their premiere performance in early 2019 at Moto-I and were then asked […]

Rio Nido emerged from the heady days of the 1970s Minneapolis West Bank music scene as an iconic vocal jazz trio that redefined the genre.

Since the 1970s, jazz fusion giants Spyro Gyra have released more than 30 albums, sold over 10 million records (one platinum and two gold), and performed over 5,000 shows on five continents. The recipe for this longevity can be found in their music which combines R&B, pop, Caribbean music and jazz—all while emphasizing their signature […]

Laura will be accompanied by tenor saxophonist, David Milne.

Jazz vocalist Connie Evingson is known for taking divergent musical paths. Her recorded catalog of acclaimed CD’s ranging from jazz and Broadway standards to the music of Peggy Lee, the Beatles, Django Reinhardt, Dave Frishberg, Norman Gimbel and more reflects an adventurous spirit that knows no boundaries.

Join us for dinner and a live performance from Grammy winner P.J. Tracy on piano. and an amazing new menu Chef Patrick Scott Moore

9:30pm No Room for Squares Bill Stieger – Drums, Omar Abdulkarim – Trumpet, Dave Brattain – Saxophones, Dale Alexander – Piano, Adam Tucker – Bass 8:00pm Opening Set – JazzINK Youth Jazz Showcase, Jerome Treadwell Group lineup – TBA